IU’s Collin Hopkins slides home during a game against Iowa on May 2. | Missy Minear/Indiana Athletics The Scarlet Knights, winners of five in a row, entered the weekend as arguably the hottest team in the Big Ten. But the Hoosiers had something to say about that. Indiana is participating in a four-game pod at Rutgers this weekend, playing two games apiece against the … [Read more...] about Three Things: IU opens pod with sweep of Scarlet Knights
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Character still counts for IU’s Allen as he approaches transfer portal
When Indiana coach Tom Allen talks about the addition of Northern Illinois defensive tackle Weston Kramer, he says the word “fit” a few times. Schematically, the 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior fits what the Hoosiers want out of a three-technique tackle. He’s stout versus the run. He has a motor. He has the technique to win at the point of attack. He fits a need, too, especially … [Read more...] about Character still counts for IU’s Allen as he approaches transfer portal
Palazzolo, IU soccer not going down without a fight
There is a decision to be made by seniors in every NCAA sport this year — take the extra year of eligibility granted due to COVID or call it quits as originally planned. Indiana’s A.J. Palazzolo is no exception, and while the St. Louis native would never say never, the finish line is in sight as the Hoosiers head into the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. With one more win, … [Read more...] about Palazzolo, IU soccer not going down without a fight
As NCAA waits to grant NIL rights, IU athletes run afoul of NIL rules
The NCAA has yet to act on granting student-athletes the right to profit off of their name, image, and likeness. In the meantime, student-athletes at Indiana are still finding themselves afoul of current ground rules. In a list of IU Athletics’ self-reported violations from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, three of the 11 pertained to improper use of an athlete’s name, image, … [Read more...] about As NCAA waits to grant NIL rights, IU athletes run afoul of NIL rules
IU soccer rallies in 2nd half to reach NCAA quarterfinals
At halftime, the scoreboard at WakeMed Park in Cary, N.C., showed an empty total for Indiana. But the problem wasn’t the lack of scoring or even the 1-0 deficit, it was that the Hoosiers’ tank wasn’t as empty as their side of the scoreboard. Senior captain A.J. Palazzolo wasn’t going to see his IU career end with a similar effort in the final 45 minutes. “Credit A.J. for the … [Read more...] about IU soccer rallies in 2nd half to reach NCAA quarterfinals